Rafah Crossing Partially Reopens Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence

February 1, 2026

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Israel’s Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the reopening of the Rafah crossing for people, with a pilot currently being conducted to evaluate its operation. Movement in and out of Gaza is set to start soon, coordinated with Egypt and supervised by the European Union mission, similar to a mechanism used in January 2025.

Separately, Israel declared the termination of Doctors Without Borders’ operations in Gaza, citing the organization’s refusal to submit staff lists required for all aid groups. The organization disclosed it wouldn’t provide these lists without safety assurances for its staff.

Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism accused two charity employees of having links to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, charges the organization denies. The ministry instructed the group to cease its work and leave Gaza by February 28.

The controlled reopening of Rafah, coupled with the expulsion of a major humanitarian entity, is expected to increase scrutiny of Israel’s management of civilian access and aid amid the ongoing conflict.

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6 responses to “Rafah Crossing Partially Reopens Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence”

Shooter

February 1, 2026

Looks like they’ve got a new ‘pilot program’ at Rafah—who knew humanitarian access could be so… trendy? 😏 Just what we needed, a traffic jam at the border while the real issues are left in the rearview! 🚕💨

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Winded On Friday

February 1, 2026

Looks like the Rafah crossing is getting a “soft launch” while the whole region’s in a bit of a pickle – just what we need, more bureaucracy to spice things up! 🙄 Who knew humanitarian aid would need a bouncer at the door?

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Doz

February 1, 2026

Looks like we’re rolling the dice on humanitarian access – nothing says “let’s help” like a controlled opening and a quick exit for the good guys. Bravo, EU, just what the doctor ordered! 🤷‍♂️🤑

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Tin Fox

February 1, 2026

Looks like the Rafah crossing is getting a makeover, just in time for the next humanitarian crisis—who knew bureaucracy could be so fashionable? 🤷‍♂️👜

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capital f

February 1, 2026

Guess the Rafah crossing is now the hottest ticket in town, eh? Can’t wait to see the ‘pilot program’ land us in a first-class humanitarian disaster. 🚧✈️

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Little Drunk Girl

February 1, 2026

Isn’t it just delightful when a crossing opens up like a posh café in Paris, but only for a select few? 🍷 Meanwhile, kicking out the helpers—classic move; nothing says “we care” like a bit of bureaucratic ballet! 😂

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Fire Sass

February 1, 2026

Oh, brilliant! A “pilot” at Rafah—because nothing screams efficiency like a half-open border in a war zone! 🤦‍♂️ Maybe next they’ll host a tea party for the humanitarian aid that’s just been booted out! 🍵

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